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00:05I think R comes first before my life, but as you see, I barely have a space to sleep.
00:35I'm Sarah Gore, and welcome to Open House NYC, everyone.
00:38We have another great show for you this week, filled with stylish, one-of-a-kind homes.
00:42And we are getting started in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with star agent Kirsten Jordan.
00:47Her newest listing is this rare, newly built, 20-foot-wide townhouse spanning four floors and filled with show-stopping
00:55moments throughout.
00:56Take a look.
01:01My name is Kirsten Jordan with The Corcoran Group, and I am so excited to show you this 20-foot
01:06-wide, brand-new townhouse in the heart of Williamsburg.
01:09This is where high design and livability meet in the coolest neighborhood of New York City.
01:14Come with me.
01:19As soon as you step in, you can sense the sheer volume.
01:24This is what you want in a townhouse.
01:26This entry gallery greets you, and you immediately notice the style and the care that went into the design of
01:32this home.
01:32You have lime-washed slurry plaster walls, a curved linear staircase.
01:37And if you look right here, you can see where the light plays off the plaster.
01:41And the play of natural light is one of this home's many incredible features.
01:49From the entry gallery, you walk into what is arguably one of the most beautiful kitchens in New York City.
01:54Talk about volume.
01:57This is my kind of kitchen.
01:58You have custom millwork and cabinetry, Calicotta marble, countertops and backsplash with gorgeous veining, and this huge island that can
02:07seat up to six.
02:08And of course, it's got only the best appliances and fixtures.
02:11I promise you, cooking here will definitely make your guests say, yes, chef.
02:19Another great thing about this townhouse is the loft-like open flow between the spaces.
02:24Right here at the end of the island, you have this formal dining area.
02:27And it sits beneath a 20-foot-tall double-height atrium with a curtain wall of glass.
02:33And yes, that is a south-facing exposure, and yes, that is a garden.
02:38You want to take a look?
02:43Welcome to big-sky country in the middle of Williamsburg.
02:46This is seamless indoor-outdoor living at its finest.
02:51And those garden parties are definitely going to make your home the center of the universe.
02:55Now let's head up to the living room.
03:00Up here, you have not one but two entertaining spaces flanking this sculptural stair and a powder room.
03:08The north-facing living room would be awesome for a movie night, cocktails, or just lounging.
03:16And like the rest of the home, it's pin-drop quiet.
03:23The south-facing living room is sexy and cinematic.
03:27It has southern-facing lights streaming in through the wall of windows.
03:32And you can even preview what's for dinner in the dining room.
03:35I actually think this is the perfect spot to put your DJ for the housewarming party.
03:39Don't forget to invite me.
03:44While there are four unique bedrooms in this home, the third floor makes up the entire primary suite.
03:50And how sweet it is.
03:52It features this huge bedroom, a terrace, a dressing room, and this impressive five-fixter bath
03:58that manages to be both luxurious and totally practical.
04:02This is truly a dreamy bedroom.
04:07And last but not least, this incredible roof deck.
04:11It has some of the best views in all of Williamsburg.
04:13Can you imagine the possibilities?
04:15The sky's the limit.
04:22Rarely do you see a home where craft, artistry, and comfort come together in such a beautiful way.
04:28Thank you so much for stopping by, and I can't wait to see you on the next one.
04:34Thanks for giving us a look at that elegant townhouse, Kirsten.
04:37Coming up next, timeless design meets luxurious comfort.
04:41We'll see you in just a few.
04:51Welcome back, everyone.
04:52Now we're heading out to Los Angeles for a look at this beautifully layered home by designer Theodora Esparza.
04:58Her approach feels refined yet effortless, blending sculptural forms with warm, natural materials
05:05to create spaces that are both inviting and striking.
05:08Take a look.
05:13Hi, I'm Theodora Esparza, founder and creative director of Studio Silo here in Los Angeles.
05:19Today, we'll be touring the Stein Camp Residence.
05:22Stein Camp was a developer in Los Angeles from the 1930s to the 1950s.
05:27Even though each home was distinct, they all shared a lot of character and charm.
05:34The first stop on the tour is the living room.
05:36This is one of my favorite rooms in the home because of all the architectural detail, and
05:40one of Stein Camp's signature details was doing lead glass windows with colored stained
05:46glass shields.
05:47Another Stein Camp signature move is the plaster detail.
05:50In the ceiling above me, you'll see some beautiful crown molding and beams that have some really
05:55great work.
05:56And another architectural detail that is truly one of my favorite is the relief tile on the
06:01fireplace.
06:02I also really love the burnt chocolate color, and this became sort of a ground for the design
06:07and inspiration as we started building out the color palette for the home.
06:10This is the classic Mara Lunga sofa by Cassiana.
06:13This sofa is meant for lounging as well as sitting upright.
06:18And the fact that this is an original piece that is in such great condition was a nice special
06:22find.
06:22This is one of my favorite pieces.
06:24This is called the siesta chair, and it was designed to take a nap and lounge in.
06:30The ability to do bent plywood was very unique.
06:33It was new to the time.
06:34I also love the lightness of the chair and the space.
06:37We also included this swivel chair, which allows you to really take the entire space in.
06:46So as you can see in the breakfast nook, we also have the amazing step plaster ceiling,
06:52which really highlights and sort of makes the volume of the space feel a little bit bigger
06:56by having that detail.
06:57And one of the things you want to really accomplish in this space is make it feel a little more
07:01light and whimsical.
07:03So the blue really sort of lifts the space up and makes it feel very fresh.
07:07We also did a yellow piping on this banquette that really just makes this whole room feel
07:12very cheery.
07:13We really wanted to create a space where the client would come in the morning and it would
07:17be bright and cheerful as a great foundation or way to start the day.
07:21While we have the step plaster ceiling over here in the breakfast nook, in the primary
07:26bedroom we have an amazing wedding cake plaster detail.
07:34Now one of my favorite parts in this home is the actual wedding cake frosting detail in
07:40the plaster that you see here on the walls.
07:42It's just such a beautiful detail that is so rare to see here in Los Angeles.
07:46And we want to complement it as well, even just with the layers and the textures and the
07:50bedding that once again bring in these earthy tones that tie into the rest of the home.
07:55So we have the walnut nightstands, we have a teak vintage sideboard, and then we also
08:01have the beech and the oat wood over here on the lounge chairs.
08:05It really adds another dimension to the space versus everything feeling monolithic.
08:14That's it for the tour, and thank you for stopping by our Stein Camp residence.
08:18It was a real treat to show you this architectural gem.
08:23Coming up, a gallerist shows us where he works and lives.
08:27We'll see you in just a few.
08:37Welcome back everyone, and now we're with gallerist and collector Honggu Shin.
08:41Shin began collecting as a teenager, turning that early passion into a life dedicated to art.
08:47Now he shows us around his spare but striking Lower East Side Gallery and his own nearby
08:52apartment, which is teeming with art, each piece part of an ever-evolving journey.
08:58Enjoy.
09:03Welcome to Shin Gallery.
09:05I'm Shin.
09:06I'm a collector and gallerist based in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
09:11I opened up the gallery 13 years ago.
09:13I was still in college studying art conservation.
09:17Now, we've been showing more than 100 artists from all different countries.
09:22For me, creating new dialogue or interesting conversation with their works, I think that
09:30really makes me so fulfilled and keeps me going.
09:37How can you create an exhibition?
09:39This exhibition is like a storytelling.
09:41Each room is pretty much like different chapters.
09:44Here, we're at the first space where I opened in 2013.
09:50I redesigned everything.
09:52All the corners are rounded.
09:55And then skylight is what I wanted because I want people to see the real color of artworks
10:03very vividly.
10:05Right now, here, we are having an exhibition with Chung Sook Lim.
10:10While he's taking a walk by the river, he picks up a found object and his story gave me an
10:18idea.
10:18Oh, it will be very interesting to show his artworks to the eye level where he first discovered all these
10:27objects.
10:27It's very important for me delivering this artist's unique sensibility through the exhibition.
10:41This is the lower gallery where I show young emerging artists.
10:45Also, this is the place where I used to live.
10:49Living in the basement wasn't easy, but I still enjoy it so much because I was so excited to show
10:57and work with artists.
10:59I've shown you where I used to live and my gallery.
11:03Let me show you where I live now.
11:08Welcome to my home.
11:09I live in a one-bedroom apartment.
11:12So, I have artworks floor to ceiling, from modern masters to contemporary.
11:17So, this is really my life and probably how I think, how I see the world.
11:24This is my salon.
11:25I'm very selective with furniture.
11:28These chairs are from 1930s.
11:31I mean, this beautiful lacquer finish and this is a mid-century Danish table.
11:37And these candelabras are Viennese succession.
11:42My place, it's not defined one region or one period.
11:46It's all mixed.
11:50Let me tell you about a few of my personal collections.
11:53I want to talk about this beautiful sculpture by Marisol Escobar.
11:58And this is a portrait of de Kooning.
11:59Every time I see his eyes, it's quite emotional.
12:02So, this portrait is quite special.
12:06This is done by Joshua Johnson, who was formerly enslaved artist and the first known African-American painter.
12:13This painting is by Frank Robinson.
12:16The way he depicts people's facial emotions, it's almost grotesque.
12:21They're so expressive, which I really love.
12:25Me, as a gallerist, I feel that it's a big responsibility to rediscover all these overlooked artists.
12:34Because even though they were so talented, they never had a chance to show.
12:43We are right now in my bedroom.
12:45This piece is by Frank Stella.
12:48When I look at this piece, it's different because it has such a dimensionality.
12:54This is my bed.
12:55As you can see, I don't have a bad frame.
12:57I've been looking for one, but I still couldn't find one that I like.
13:01Right next to it, there is a funerary vase from Hellenistic period.
13:06And this is my only antiquity piece that I have in my collection.
13:11And then, right next to it, I have a sculpture by Chris Burden.
13:17The artist picked this shelf while he was taking a walk.
13:21And every day, he picked something and glued and made these beautiful sculptures.
13:27I think art comes first before my life.
13:31So, yes, before I got this, I had much more space.
13:35But as you see, I barely have a space to sleep.
13:46As you've seen, art is my life, passion, and I love sharing it.
13:51Thank you for visiting my house and gallery.
14:00This room was all about creating an oasis over Park Avenue.
14:04We'll be back in just a few.
14:14Welcome back, everyone.
14:15Now we're with the design build team of Mammoth.
14:18See how they transformed a pre-war midtown apartment
14:21into a personal space filled with character and clever design.
14:25Take a look.
14:29Hi, I'm Jess Mactel.
14:31I'm Mariana Greenspoon, and our firm is Mammoth.
14:34We are designers and builders, and this is our project on Lower Park Avenue.
14:39For this project, we really got to know the clients and how they wanted to live in the space.
14:43And we also prioritized preserving the historical details of this beautiful 1920s building.
14:53Our clients entertain a lot, so we opened up this main space to make it conducive for gatherings.
14:58We picked walnut as the main wood for the entire space.
15:02We went darker, moodier, because we felt it was in line with the original details of this pre-war apartment.
15:09As builders, we love to get into the details with custom millwork.
15:13We constructed these walnut cabinets with a custom walnut handle.
15:17One of the requirements for this project was a dining table.
15:21And so the beauty of custom cabinetry is that we could create a dining table that is also the kitchen
15:27island.
15:27This is a really bold choice for stone.
15:30We didn't want to overpower the space, and so we used it on both the countertops and the backsplash.
15:35The transformation is really remarkable, and we love how the kitchen is now open and integrated with the living area.
15:44This is the living room, and it's the main space where our clients entertain.
15:48We want to create a space that celebrates its history, but also is built for the contemporary lives of our
15:55very modern clients.
15:57Here in the living room, we had a series of architectural interventions.
16:01One was opening up the kitchen and creating sort of connection between the kitchen and the living room.
16:06Another intervention was adding these two closets to the living area to give our clients more storage space, which everyone
16:15needs in New York City.
16:16This is a working wood-burning fireplace, and it's one of the great features of this 1924 landmarked building.
16:23The proportions of this space are quite challenging in that it's very long.
16:28So, we placed this large burl wood coffee table at the center of the room and organized the furniture around
16:34it.
16:34Another challenge of this space was there was no natural place to put the sofa, so we decided to float
16:40it.
16:41We needed to select one that would look good from every direction.
16:44We picked this contemporary sofa with a teak structure and a rust velvet cushion.
16:50And now follow us to the bedroom.
16:55In the bedroom, the first thing we did was figure out how to orient the bed.
16:59We placed it here, opposite the large windows that have a view of Park Avenue and the Empire State Building.
17:05We continued to play with warm and cool tones in the bedroom.
17:09We selected this feathered-down headboard that is upholstered in baby blue mohair.
17:15And we contrasted it with this custom walnut wardrobe.
17:19We knew we had to take advantage of these incredible windows, so we created a place for the client to
17:25sit and enjoy the view.
17:27This room was all about reconfiguring the existing space to improve the functionality and creating an oasis over Park Avenue.
17:38We loved working with our clients on this project to bridge the past and the present.
17:42We think it turned out great. Thanks for taking this tour with us.
17:50Coming up, this idyllic apartment in the City of Lights with author Anna Klootz.
18:04Welcome back. Now we're in Paris with author Anna Klootz.
18:07After a major life change, she followed her heart across the ocean and began fresh in the City of Lights.
18:13See how she turned her apartment into a chic home filled with style, comfort and, of course, stories.
18:20Enjoy.
18:28Hi, I'm Anna Klootz. I'm an author living in Paris, France.
18:31I've been living here for six years.
18:33I moved to Paris because it's my favorite city in the world.
18:36I live here with my dog, Miette, and my fiancé.
18:39Let me show you around.
18:44So in France, your living room is called your salon.
18:47I put the couch here so that you face the view.
18:49The squiggle couch is the least comfortable couch in the world, but it's pretty.
18:53And I put my big antique mirror right here so that it would reflect the beautiful view.
18:57This is a copy of my book that I hand-bedazzled.
19:01Which, while I would not usually have my book on display in my home, I felt like this just had
19:06to stay on display permanently.
19:08Miette needed a dog bed.
19:09So I found this antique hat box and I realized that it was actually the cutest little dog bed ever.
19:15If you have to have a dog bed on display in your home all the time, it might as well
19:19be cute.
19:24This is my Barbie dream kitchen.
19:26I had to completely rip the kitchen out of here when I moved in.
19:30There was no stove.
19:31There was nowhere for dishes or anything like that.
19:35And so I put in open shelving because I wanted it to keep very light and airy.
19:39And also this was going to be way more cost effective than putting in whole new cabinets.
19:43And this way I could have everything on display.
19:45Croissants in the home are a must.
19:47Kitchen art I always struggled with knowing what to put on the wall because I wanted it to be intentional.
19:53I wanted it to make sense for a kitchen.
19:55And I have the women in my family and their classic recipes.
19:59And I was walking on the street in New York City one day and I saw this piece of art
20:03in the meatpacking district and I fell in love with it.
20:06I put it smack in the middle of the kitchen because my kitchen is for dancing.
20:14This is my Marie Antoinette inspired bedroom.
20:18I always wanted this Beauty and the Beast-esque wardrobe that felt like it was going to spring to life
20:25and dress me for dinner.
20:27And this Corbier which means basket bed.
20:30It is only 140 centimeters which is slightly larger than a double bed.
20:35But you just get used to everything being a little bit smaller in France.
20:38I have another mirror in here that has old antique vibe and I really kind of wake up in my
20:46little Parisian dream every morning.
20:52I feel like good design is not following any rules.
20:56So good design is what you look at and it makes you happy.
20:59It depends on the actual room and the vibe and what you're looking to create there.
21:04It is constantly changing and evolving which is really what design and life is all about.
21:10So come back soon because it might be completely different.
21:17That's the show everyone but we hope you enjoyed checking out these unique homes.
21:22We'll be back next week for more design inspiration.
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21:36Thanks so much for watching and we'll see you next week.
21:39Bye.
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